Thursday, June 5, 2008

Card Sketch #47

It's card sketch day on the Sketches! {by Tamara} blog. Here is my card for card sketch #47. Be sure to check out the designs by the other card designers. They are all fantastic this week! If you create a card using the sketch, be sure to link it back to Tamara's site. YOU could be her next guest designer!


I was totally inspired by the ki Memories shimmer patterned paper. I adhered a panel on kraft cardstock, and I added American Crafts ribbon around the card front. The "Thanks!" and the butterfly are from a little acrylic set that I got for my birthday from my blogging friend Patsy. I used colored pencils and gamsol on the butterfly. I did a lot of chalk ink distressing on all of the paper pieces. I'm very pleased with the way this card turned out.

It's going to be so HOT and HUMID today. Ugh! It's overcast and there is a threat of thunderstorms. Oh well! We'll have to figure out some fun stuff to do inside today. I'm sure we'll manage! I hope the weather is better where you're at! Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by!

30 comments :

wendy said...

I've always been a fan of the ribbon on creations like this. So cute :)

Anonymous said...

CUTE! I love this card! Great bg paper!!

Alex said...

I love this Carol - you totally ROCKED the sketch this week - love that paper and that ribbon is yummy! Great card, my friend! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Becky said...

Cute card Carol! Its disgustingly hot here as well. I had to sneak out of the house because I was desperately craving some ice cream, and as soon as I walked outside the humidity hit me. We had horrible storms here yesterday (even had a tornado touch down) and they're calling for more today. :( Hope you guys have a great day inside!

Alhambra Club said...

This is a great sketch, love the paper that you used, it is hot and humid here, summer has arrived in South Florida

Becky G said...

Great job with the sketch, Carol! I love that paper and what great inspiration it gave you! I love your card!!!!
It's sickening hot here too! I was afraid it was gonna do that when winter lasted so long!

DeeDee said...

Wow! I love it!!! I love all your stuff..it's fun to visit!!

Andrea, said...

Brilliant card, I love the paper and a sweet little stamp

Sharon Caudle said...

Great card Carol! It's been way too long since I've been to see you. It will take me a while to get caught up here. :) The weather is gorgeous here...mid 70's and humidity is not an issue here. LOVE that! :) HUGS!

Risa said...

Your card is very cute and the DP is fantastic!!!
Don't mention humid weather...its terrible here also.

Lisa said...

Love the paper and the ribbon adds the perfect touch!

Memphis is the humidity capital of the world, I've had my heavy duty hairspray out for two months now!

Jeni Glee said...

What a fabulous, fabulous card, Carol! I love coming here for inspiration!

Judy said...

This is a great card and love the ribbon on it. I've got to practice adding ribbon like this. Doesn't work too well for me.

Anonymous said...

Your card is beautiful Carol as are all your creations since I last visit:)x

Carole Beath said...

Great card,Carol. Stay cool now. I just had a little bowl of pecan ice cream so I am doin' fine...

scrappermimi said...

Great card, love it on the kraft paper!

Hot and Humid here too! UGH!

Lori said...

Pretty! Love the colors in the patterned paper and how you trimmed the edge of the ribbon (such a nice detail!).

Lesli said...

Very cute Carol - I love that pattern paper!!!

Ana Baird said...

Love it Carol! Funky and gorgeous!

Lauren said...

Love that background paper with the butterfly. Cute card Carol!

Clare said...

Great card, the background paper is very pretty. I hate it when the weather is bad, when summmer has arrived you just want to be outside!

Unknown said...

Going to say the same, lol, that background paper is beautiful and you did a great job on the sketch, this is great xx

Alex (sbs sister) xx

Maria said...

Hey Carol! Wow such a cute card! I really love that paper! The design is so pretty! Fabulous colors too!!

Maria

Deborah said...

Love this card today Carol! Yummy paper and ribbon! Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs, Deb

Dawn♥ said...

Absolutely gorgeous Carol!

Deb said...

gorgeous card Carol, love the colours, especially that gorgeous ribbon

Dawn said...

Hi Carol, you won my blog candy! Please email me your mailing info and I will get the Princess kit in the mail next week. Thanks for playing along!

great card, I love the butterfly stamp!

Have a great weekend!

Unknown said...

GORGEOUS CARD CAROL I JUST LOVE THE LITTLE BUTTERFLY STAMP!& FAB COLOUR COMBO!

Fe-Fe said...

That's so pretty. Love the little butterfly.

mel m. m. mccarthy said...

Love it. Makes me want to break out the kraft cardstock! :0)